Saab Seaeye expands ROV production
Saab Seaeye has expanded production capacity by 50 per cent with the opening of a new 24,000 sq ft factory in Fareham, Hampshire, UK.
Managing director, Dave Grant, says that the greater engineering, technical and production capability will help meet the growing demand for the company’s range of underwater vehicles, and significantly improve production efficiency by bringing together three different sites under one roof.
Custom-built facilities have been integrated into the new building, including production cells and dedicated test areas. This comprises ample onsite space for customer-ready control containers and launch and recovery systems linked into the factory for final ROV integration.
A dedicated training facility is located at the factory. It will enhance the existing training package for operators from across the world and offer technical training in the operation and maintenance of Saab Seaeye’s complete range of portable and workclass vehicles.
This expansion programme comes as sales success sees the company extend its lead in the electric ROV market world-wide with sales coming not only from the booming oil and gas industry, but from the company’s success in the areas of defence, marine science and civil engineering.
The new company facility is still based in Fareham and is set close to the main communication links for international travellers.
Fig. 1. Dave Grant, MD Saab Seaeye, explains to Mark Hoban MP, what makes the new Jaguar electric work ROV the most advanced in the world, yet the easiest to operate.
Fig. 2. Mark Hoban officially opens the new Saab Seaeye Facility. Left to right – Dave Grant, MD Saab Seaeye; Mark Hoban MP; Lars Tossman, Chairman Saab Seaeye and President Saab Underwater Systems.
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